Mathematical concepts related to the metric system and calculating dosages for oral and injectable medications, and converting Fahrenheit to Celsius. Designed to prepare an individual for the safe preparation and administration of medications in a physician's office, clinic or emergi-center. Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the college numerical skills placement for MATH 030 or higher or consent of Instructional Unit.

Basic structure of matter and its interaction at the atomic level. Chemical vocabulary, natural laws, physical properties, and the symbolism used in chemistry will be developed.

PHLEBOTOMY REMEDIATION

HEOC 080

1 Credits

6 hours of lecture - 11 hours of lab

Provides additional laboratory practice of phlebotomy skills and reinforces material related to the clinical practice of phlebotomy. For students who earned a "B" in the lecture portion of HEOC 115 but were clinically incomplete in laboratory portion of the course and have their instructor's recommendation for remediation. A grade of "B" or better is required in this course to be eligible for enrollment in HEOC 197 and 198 Phlebotomy Practicum and Seminar. Prerequisite: A grade of "B" or better in HEOC 115 lecture and departmental permission.

Laboratory companion to HEOC 100. Activities which apply concepts taught in the lecture section to clinical practice. Designed especially for students enrolled in the Medical Assisting program. This course is for most Medical Office Programs, Phlebotomy and EMT 103. Concurrent enrollment in HEOC 100. [GE]

HEALTH CAREERS EXPLORATION

HEOC 102

2 Credits

22 hours of lecture

Exploring careers in health occupations including an overview of job opportunities in a variety of medical fields; professional interviews; guest speakers; individualized interest testing and information related to health career programs available at Clark College and the greater metropolitan area. [GE]

PHLEBOTOMY EDUCATION

HEOC 115

3 Credits

22 hours of lecture - 22 hours of lab

Prepares student to perform skin and venipunctures, to obtain suitable laboratory specimens and to function as a member of the medical laboratory team. Includes laboratory practice. Prerequisite: BMED 110 and written consent of Health Occupations Advisor. [GE]

Supervised phlebotomy experience in a health care facility. Provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skill in performing clinical procedures and in developing professional attitudes for interacting with other professionals and consumers. Concurrent enrollment in HEOC 198 is required. Prerequisite: Completion of HEOC 115 with a grade of "B" or better and consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]

PHLEBOTOMY CLINICAL SEMINAR

HEOC 198

1 Credits

11 hours of lecture

Preparation for entry into the phlebotomy workplace. Includes discussion and practice focusing on professionalism, customer service, ethics, resume writing, and interviewing. Concurrent enrollment in HEOC 197 is required. Prerequisite: Completion of HEOC 115 with a grade of "B" or better and consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]

Selected topics in Health Occupations. Topics vary and course theme and content change to reflect new topics. Because the course varies in content, it is repeatable for credit. Specific topics are listed in thequarterly class schedule. [GE]

SPECIAL PROJECTS

HEOC 290

1 - 15 Credits

Learning contract with the student to meet specialized needs of the individual. Credit based upon the type of learning activities planned. Credit not applicable toward a major at Clark College. Prerequisite: Consent of the Science and Health Sciences Dean. [GE]